Thursday, February 17, 2011
I Am the City
I gaze out to the horizon in time to see the sun drop out of my vision. The majestic purples and blues fade to black. The big city lights ignite the darkened sky, a torch to the night of my soul. We are one. The city erupts with life, yet my world slows. My heart beats to the rhythm of the cities drum. The cities pulse runs through my body, sustaining life and giving me breath. A constant hum rings like white noise. Soothing. Woven in the tapestry is rawness, resiliency, pain, beauty, joy, despair, hope, questions, answers, unrealized potential, masterpieces covered in dirt spit and decay, brokenness, redemption, reconciliation. Running through my veins is the same. Out of chaos comes Shalom. In the city, I find my sanctuary.
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3 comments:
Yes, that is definitely you, Matty.
Well stated and true.
So "Matty P." :) I like this! and I'm glad there's people who have the city in their veins, to balance out people like me who have places like Nevada in their veins :)
I think it is so cool that God gives us different interests and passions...your heart for the city and inner-city kids was no accident. I love seeing you embrace it. Miss you.
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